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Sorsogon Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office

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-Aris Ordonez Sorsogon Province is the last province in the south side of Luzon Island. It is part of the Bicol Region which is prone to different forms of natural disasters.  The region is a constantly visited by super typhoons formed in the Pacific Ocean.  It is also surrounded by active volcanoes that from time to time bring devastation to the region.  Flash floods and landslides are also common calamities that bring havoc to the place. These natural phenomenon can no longer be prevented and eventually became part of the lives of the thousands of residents of Sorsogon.  Resiliency became inherent to all Sorsoganons. The Sorsogon Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office is the authorized government agency of the province to provide needed response in times of calamities and disasters. The agency also has the mandate to create policies and innovation that may provide risk reduction it times of needs.  The management of such is also a...